Vampyr

 PlayStation 4
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  1. v4vendetta
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    What we need to keep in mind is that its a AA game. And the game is really done well considering its budget and limitations. Spectacular level design and atmosphere. Strong and interesting story-line.
  2. PafosNNN
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    It was best game last two years, in which i played,
    really cool design and atmosphere
  3. Tego
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Very good RPG with a beautiful story. I hope they make a sequel for this game.

    The decisions you make effect the game specifically and you can experience this.
  4. Kotiks
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    The moment you start playing a potential garbage and 5 hours later (just a first session, the game itself is long) you close a game and say Wow. For me it is hidden gem, because i couldn't remember any ad for this game. This game more likely will be appreciated by people who like Batman/Joker, dark and gloomy atmosphere. But this game is story driven, not just standard hack&slash or actionThe moment you start playing a potential garbage and 5 hours later (just a first session, the game itself is long) you close a game and say Wow. For me it is hidden gem, because i couldn't remember any ad for this game. This game more likely will be appreciated by people who like Batman/Joker, dark and gloomy atmosphere. But this game is story driven, not just standard hack&slash or action RPG.
    And Atmosphere is the most beautiful part of the game. It is really create a feeling like you are in the game:
    Details. It is beautifully created world with lots of details. For eg. just look in the windows and you could see the room with furniture and other staff inside. There are some flaws like - 3 same paintings in the mansion (sure people have a money to purchase different painting). But the rest is so beautifully recreate the gloomy atmosphere
    Music. It is support the dark atmosphere and perfectly match other details
    Gameplay. Surprisingly it is very enjoyable. Something between Dark Souls and Witcher. Each time you are develop your character, the battle become more interesting.
    Characters. The crucial part of the game. They are very well developed and implemented with own personalities. And you could kill everyone :) but look, they are so awesome, that my first playthrough i tried to keep everyone alive, but the story and you actions could lead to unexpected course of events. And the world is adapt, if you kill someone, next night his wife could already be with another man and related persons are saying about his death. And this is so influent. Wasteland 3? maybe it has more variety of the choices, but for me they are more straightforward.

    Cons:
    Sure this game wasn't develop by big Company, and not so polished as RDR2, the movements and some texture is not so superb, but creators made a fantastic game with resources they have.

    I score 10/10 because i would like the team to continue what they are doing, it is really outstanding games with the soul compare to EA and Ubisoft games focused on your money not the game itself.    … Expand
  5. hououink
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Супер игра. Настоящий алмаз среди бездушных видеоигр. Мрачная, обреченная атмосфера. Серийные убийства на фоне эпидемии вампиризма и испанки. Потрясающий сюжет, необычные геймплейные находки и достойная нелинейность. В какой ещё игре вы поработаете врачом-вампиром, будете иметь свой кабинет, врачей коллег и пациентов? И все это на фоне почти вымершего Лондона и и свирепствующей чумы. А коСупер игра. Настоящий алмаз среди бездушных видеоигр. Мрачная, обреченная атмосфера. Серийные убийства на фоне эпидемии вампиризма и испанки. Потрясающий сюжет, необычные геймплейные находки и достойная нелинейность. В какой ещё игре вы поработаете врачом-вампиром, будете иметь свой кабинет, врачей коллег и пациентов? И все это на фоне почти вымершего Лондона и и свирепствующей чумы. А ко всему прочему вам придётся разрываться между своим врачебным долгом и жизнью вампира..… Expand
  6. theNERO
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Combat was basically my only concern for this game, and that's exactly where this game failed me. Plot wise its an interesting game and has some interesting concepts, graphics wise the studio managed to bring that dark eerie feeling that we were expecting,only the combat system is really poor and disappointed me.
  7. TheWarton
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    This game wasn't interesting from the first sight, and I tried it only because it is from Dontnod. When i progressed deep into the story, it started showing potentional. Really amazing game, because of the atmosphere, the design, the story and maybe even the combat. However, I still think they should stick to the Life is Strange series, because they're amazing at that, and they are new in this.
  8. Shinoshino
    Jun 6, 2018
    8
    The game takes place in 1918 London, with eerie atmosphere and old buildings all around you. I must say that they have captured World War 1 London quite good. It gives off a proper Vampiric vibe and it instantly got me comfortable in their world.

    Social Network: First thing to note, you'll be doing a LOT of talking. It requires you to find out everything you can about the people in it    The game takes place in 1918 London, with eerie atmosphere and old buildings all around you. I must say that they have captured World War 1 London quite good. It gives off a proper Vampiric vibe and it instantly got me comfortable in their world.

    Social Network: First thing to note, you'll be doing a LOT of talking. It requires you to find out everything you can about the people in it and their social network. You can tell with your Vampiric Vision if a person's blood is clean or not and you can also create serums in order to heal them, so that they'll provide more exp if you decide to kill them. If you leave the people that are sick, the district's health level will get lower and lower until there is an epidemic and most of that district's citizens are wiped out. If you do decide to kill a person, you can "mesmerise" him to take him somewhere out of sight and depending on the person, they'll provide a massive XP boost in order for you to get more skills and enhance your abilities.

    Lore: The Lore is really enjoyable and informative. I love it when a game goes deep into the lore as it makes it feel more real. The vampiric abilities do not only explain what they do, but what actually happens as well, for example it states that Vampires can use their incredibly fast reactions and speed which makes it SEEM like they disappear into a puff of smoke and pop up elsewhere, not actually teleport.

    Story: I haven't gotten that far in the game so I can't really tell, and I don't want to say something that may be a spoiler either, however it got me hooked from the get go as soon as it started. It's mysterious and slow paced, so you'll be finding out things at a slow pace. You are a Doctor, a blood transfusion specialist to be exact (how ironic). As a brilliant doctor, you are respected and admired even though some Doctors do not approve of your methods. You are not above using your influence and authority as a Doctor to get what you want. As a vampire, you'll have to be invited into people's homes before you can enter, and you can also break a person's psyche in order to make them tell you the truth.

    Combat: Oh damn, this is lackluster. The combat doesn't make you feel powerful at all as the skills the hits don't really have that impact to them when they hit. The movement of characters is clunky and feels like i'm playing a generic low budget PS3 game. I was not expecting much from the combat as from what I had seen it had already looked a bit bland, but nevertheless I always like to try things out for myself. This is probably my biggest gripe with the game, as the vampiric skills they have are really awesome, but lack that OOMPH when you're actually using them.

    Overall I'd say i'd give it a 7.5 out of 10 and recommend it to anyone who likes Vampires and eerie surroundings and atmosphere.    … Expand
  9. rr696
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    Though the combat itself is very "done before", the unique take on actions influencing the story is something not to scoff at. I loved the story and it's decision making mechanics. Combat was fun, but not the highlight. Overall very good game.
  10. Grus
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Great story and atmosphere! Not bad graphic. Want more games in this universe and about vampires in common.
  11. mantel
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Countering the negative reviews with no basis, such as the guy who supposedly played only 5 min and returned it, the guy who didn't even bother to know this isn't a AAA game, and the person saying it's SJW because the "women are ugly."
  12. kraenk
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    I‘d take more of this over most AAA multiplat rehash’s of established franchises any day of the week. This game may have some flaws, but it has a soul and dares to create something different, tell a story with deep moral choices and a unique atmosphere.
    I'm loving every minute of this game and chances are you most likely will, if you’re a fan of Dontnod‘s earlier work and try to take this    I‘d take more of this over most AAA multiplat rehash’s of established franchises any day of the week. This game may have some flaws, but it has a soul and dares to create something different, tell a story with deep moral choices and a unique atmosphere.
    I'm loving every minute of this game and chances are you most likely will, if you’re a fan of Dontnod‘s earlier work and try to take this game for what it is.    … Expand
  13. Edouad
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    The universe of Vampyr is incredible! I love to walk the streets of London at night and look for my future prey !
  14. GReviews
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    Vampyr is a dark, bloody tale of noir mystery and feral violence. Stalk the streets of London as a brutal killer or resist the urge to slake your thirst and devote yourself to save the city from the devastating Spanish Flu. The choice is yours...
  15. PULKEMONTHE
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    With great combat, compelling characters, and a mission structure that ensures the players sees the direct effects of their actions, Vampyr is one of the best action-RPGs I’ve ever played. While it may not offer the sheer size of a Witcher or Fallout, it tells a resonant and consequential story that’s married it to some of the best open-world quest design around. This is one that’sWith great combat, compelling characters, and a mission structure that ensures the players sees the direct effects of their actions, Vampyr is one of the best action-RPGs I’ve ever played. While it may not offer the sheer size of a Witcher or Fallout, it tells a resonant and consequential story that’s married it to some of the best open-world quest design around. This is one that’s absolutely not to be missed.… Expand
  16. Lion_Of_Dawn
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    I just beat the game, not about to spoil anything but.... it's a game that often goes between good and great. Combat needed more polish, but it's still fun and makes you feel like a vampire. Though I think it's a bit of a letdown that there is no new game plus, not even a free roam after you beat the game, which makes matters worse when the game has no manual save options.
    Also you can    I just beat the game, not about to spoil anything but.... it's a game that often goes between good and great. Combat needed more polish, but it's still fun and makes you feel like a vampire. Though I think it's a bit of a letdown that there is no new game plus, not even a free roam after you beat the game, which makes matters worse when the game has no manual save options.
    Also you can only get a good ending if you don't kill ANY citizens. And you get the most depressive ending when killing just a few.
    Every other ending beside the pacifist one are terrible. Even if you decide to kill just 1 guy who had it coming. I was afraid the developers would do something like this. It's very disappointing.

    it's clear that this game focuses more on story and dialogue choices than gameplay. But i really wish they had had focused more on the animations, they look very outdated. Don't get me wrong it's still a fun game, but you can unlock several skills but can't use all of them during combat without going into customizations menu, as there are only the 4 shoulder buttons to assign them on.
    And even if you could use them all at once, there is no incentive, as to unlock most of them you'd have to kill a lot of people, knowing that you are going to get one of the bad endings.

    Still it was not a bad game. This game had the potential to become the best open world vampire rpg game out there.

    I hope when and if a sequel comes out, the developers will do better with the story, but especially with the gameplay and animations. The game shines in its enviromental details and lighting, and each NPC feel important, some obviously more than others.
    I think that most people who are giving this game a poor rating, doesn't seem to realise that no other vampire game has ever done anything like Vampyr: Where you feel like a vampire, you evolve as one according to your choices, and you blend in in an open world.... but the odd choice was to have your eyes look more demonic once you feed on a civilian, and yet somehow no one treats you any differently because of it. Another odd thing is that feeding on civliians gives you a chunk of exp, while if you feed on vampire hunters, even if not fully, gives you little to no exp. There should have been an option to sneak up on drain them fully like you would a civilian. But instead unless your bite attacks are fully upgraded, you will only take a small sip and do a little damage.
    One thing is certain: if the developers create a sequel, using this first game as its foundation and improving on everything, it could possibly become one of the best RPG games out there, on par with the Witcher 3. But as it stands now. It needs more work. But considering how even the very first witcher game started out compared to this. I believe Vampyr has a shining future, as long as the developers can remain passionate about this game.    … Expand
  17. C3realkillah
    Jun 12, 2018
    9
    I feel like i need to rereview this game. My first playthrough resulted in a gamebreaking glitch thst prevented me from progressing. However after reinstalling the game and starting over with the latest patch it has been fixed. I was finally able to progress and see all of what vampyr had to offer and... It's truly great. The world building, characters, and story are all amazing and veryI feel like i need to rereview this game. My first playthrough resulted in a gamebreaking glitch thst prevented me from progressing. However after reinstalling the game and starting over with the latest patch it has been fixed. I was finally able to progress and see all of what vampyr had to offer and... It's truly great. The world building, characters, and story are all amazing and very well developed especially the npcs. Everyone has a story and i didnt want to see any of them die. Im trying to save everyone i can and it feels rewarding when you heal injuries and illnesses and keep your region healthy. The combat grew on me. The more abilities you get the more fun the combat gets. It reminds me alot of bloodborne and the vampiric abilities are awesome and fun as hell to use. The rpg systems and choice based gameplay result in a great experience. You have to live with your choices and accept any consequences that may arise. The lore in the game is very detailed and interesting. Overall i just really enjoyed it and glad i gave it a second chance. It's definitely a hidden gem and my fav vampire game. I hope dontnod turns this game into a series because this is a great show of their passion and attention to detail. Well done dontnod. I think it was worth the $60 i spent. 9/10… Expand
  18. Abdulhannan
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Vampyr’s intriguing story and innovative gameplay mechanics make it a worthy purchase. It’s a shame the game has an abundance of frame rate drops and glitches ,but the setting and overall gameplay mechanics do make up for it. It also has a decent levelling system and some remarkable vampiric abilities at disposal. Overall it’s an excellent vampire game and a great RPG.
  19. Klayzor
    Jun 13, 2018
    9
    Very innovative and unique little game. Must play for people who liked Vampire the Masquerade, whether pen and paper RPG, or Bloodlines video game. The combat is merely serviceable, but the story, character interactions, writing, atmosphere and music are top notch.
    Sleeper cult hit, despite twitch-shooter kids bashing it (possibly because they can't read, can't play or both).
  20. snoxxx
    Jun 6, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game,amazing story but game should be in 1st more than in 3rd person still verry good,combat mehanics are not excellent but still good game… Expand
  21. mkls2010
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    You come to play a game like this for the story and atmosphere first! not graphics and combat. If you are like me and value well written narratives and characters then you will love this. The graphics look like a launch game of this gen, not bad but nothing special. The combat feels very similar to the Witcher 3, if you enjoy that then you will enjoy this.

    Ultimately If you have came to    You come to play a game like this for the story and atmosphere first! not graphics and combat. If you are like me and value well written narratives and characters then you will love this. The graphics look like a launch game of this gen, not bad but nothing special. The combat feels very similar to the Witcher 3, if you enjoy that then you will enjoy this.

    Ultimately If you have came to this game only for combat and graphics then you will have an above average to a decent experience. The part of gameplay that truly makes this game distinct is the "civilian system" every npc has their own routines, homes, personalities, blood quality, etc and their well being will effect your playthrough. Gameplay wise that is what shines here! It is brilliant and fresh!

    In conclusion; if you want a rich story with a strong protagonist, original gameplay mechanics (the civilian system) and a world drenched in atmosphere. This is it.    … Expand
  22. CaptainThunder
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. The story is great, the characters are interesting and so are the games mechanics. It's a shame games like this don't get the recognition they deserve anymore and people rather go for "Call of the same game every year but this time with battle royal mode 9". Buy this game and tell your friends about it!
  23. Rainbow12
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    For a double AA game this game is amazing down to every character and the story, some things done better than triple AAA games. Score should be higher
  24. lillilill
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    I would rate this game an 8, but since theres a bunch of none sense reviews here giving it a 0, i felt the need to rate it 10.
    The style and atmosphere of the game are very well done and well thought out storytelling. Dialogue consists out of an interrogation type of style that really suits the story, trying to figure out what happenend. Theres lots of dialogue and I found it only to be    I would rate this game an 8, but since theres a bunch of none sense reviews here giving it a 0, i felt the need to rate it 10.
    The style and atmosphere of the game are very well done and well thought out storytelling. Dialogue consists out of an interrogation type of style that really suits the story, trying to figure out what happenend. Theres lots of dialogue and I found it only to be cringey on very rare occasions.
    During your playthrough you have to make choices whether to help npcs, not bother with them or kill them for a nice XP boost.
    The combat is fun and intuitive, albeit can feel abit clunky at times, which imo is the only downside to this otherwise excellent game.    … Expand
  25. ApostleShan
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    A very well written action RPG with a unique setting and excellent writing. Vampyr is a game that thrives on it's setting and tone. Roleplaying as a renowned doctor turned vampire caught me and pulled me in right away. Might not be the flashiest game graphically but it has fleshed out characters a unique leveling system and exciting boss encounters. A very solid game indeed and one that IA very well written action RPG with a unique setting and excellent writing. Vampyr is a game that thrives on it's setting and tone. Roleplaying as a renowned doctor turned vampire caught me and pulled me in right away. Might not be the flashiest game graphically but it has fleshed out characters a unique leveling system and exciting boss encounters. A very solid game indeed and one that I will be replaying.… Expand
  26. Ditko
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    I would have honestly put a 8-9 to this masterpiece, but after reading some of the non-sense 0 and 1 reviews I really got pissed by the fact the User Score is so low due to the people who never bought and played the game, but still review it with 0 'cause LiS apparently is now "weak" for them or the price of the game "should" be 25$ (even lower than the newest indies). If you want to buyI would have honestly put a 8-9 to this masterpiece, but after reading some of the non-sense 0 and 1 reviews I really got pissed by the fact the User Score is so low due to the people who never bought and played the game, but still review it with 0 'cause LiS apparently is now "weak" for them or the price of the game "should" be 25$ (even lower than the newest indies). If you want to buy it cheaper you can wait and do it later, no need to rant here.

    Now let me tell you that Vampyr is totally worth it for 45-50€, which is the price for an AA (like Kingdom Come: Deliverance for example). This is another masterpiece made by Dontnod. Intriguing story with choices and consequences, wonderful level design and awesome soulslike combat. It may be underrated at first just like Prey was for Bethesda, but you know you're missing something if you don't play it.    … Expand
  27. Djaba
    Jun 6, 2018
    8
    Do you like vampires? You will like this game. Music is a **** world championship.
  28. Steff86
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Really good game especially when you consider that Dontnod are an Indie developer!
  29. AbysmalEnd
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    The people that dont like this game are people who cant look pass minor short comings. the game has a world that is alive and breathing. every choice matters and every character you come across matters. the voice acting is done really well and the game is optimized very well on PC. highly recommend this title. its a great AA title.
  30. vijay11
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Good game with wonderful story,good combat.
    Just wished it was cheaper and game play longer.
  31. egoBorder
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    This game is a total surprise. It's pretty ambitious, blending a story-driven RPG and hack 'n' slash combat in a semi-open world. But it all comes together surprisingly well, though not flawlessly.

    Vampyr's greatest strength is in not overstaying its welcome in any respect. So for example, though the combat (probably the game's weakest feature) gets repetitive, you never spend long    This game is a total surprise. It's pretty ambitious, blending a story-driven RPG and hack 'n' slash combat in a semi-open world. But it all comes together surprisingly well, though not flawlessly.

    Vampyr's greatest strength is in not overstaying its welcome in any respect. So for example, though the combat (probably the game's weakest feature) gets repetitive, you never spend long stretches in combat. Likewise, even though Vampyr contains a lot of dialogue, you can take it pretty easy and learn about the characters at your leisure. Nothing in the game is particularly original or deep, but it's all done well enough that the little spoonfuls you get make for a great adventure.

    I've heard complaints that it's a full-priced game, but I didn't feel like I wasted a cent. If you find it on sale, it's a must-buy    … Expand
  32. GrahfZeppelin
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Some very interesting and unique ideas that come together quite well. The game is essentially divided into two separate styles; on one end you have thew combat and exploration that resembles Bloodborne, albeit a watered down version of Bloodborne's combat that still works surprisingly well. The Gas lamp lit streets of London are interesting to explore and offer plenty of collectibles andSome very interesting and unique ideas that come together quite well. The game is essentially divided into two separate styles; on one end you have thew combat and exploration that resembles Bloodborne, albeit a watered down version of Bloodborne's combat that still works surprisingly well. The Gas lamp lit streets of London are interesting to explore and offer plenty of collectibles and vampires to battle. The other side of the game is the investigation/interrogation side of the game. Anyone familiar with the last few Sherlock Holmes games will recognize the rich and well written dialogue sections with NPCs you'll come to know. Many games claim that "your choices matter" but with Vampyr it very much true in that you will need to balance your surgeon vocation in helping the wounded and sick as well as your vampiric desires in determining who and when you should feed. On the surface it may seem like an over ambitious game, but it's rather humble in it's execution and as I stated before, it all comes together quite nicely. As some of the other rational user reviews have stated; This is NOT a AAA game, it's a AA game, so don't go into thinking it'll have the polish of a mainstream AAA title. If you liked DONTNOD's previous games Remember Me and Life is Strange than you'll have a good idea what kind of passion project this is. If you like the Sherlock Holmes games and don't mind a little action thrown in than you'll be pleasently surprised. I'd give the game an 8/10, but most of the negative user reviews are clearly trolls, for whatever reason, so I'm going to give it a 10 on here.… Expand
  33. datwomp
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    This game is not perfect but, then again there isn't a game that is perfect. You also have to consider the fact that the developer is not some huge corporation capable of sinking loads of money into this. With that said, they did a great job. The story is compelling and the combat is fun. I loved both Dishonored and the Witcher. This game gives off serious Dishonored vibes with its artThis game is not perfect but, then again there isn't a game that is perfect. You also have to consider the fact that the developer is not some huge corporation capable of sinking loads of money into this. With that said, they did a great job. The story is compelling and the combat is fun. I loved both Dishonored and the Witcher. This game gives off serious Dishonored vibes with its art style and, the combat reminds me a lot of the Witcher but, more fluid in many ways. Overall, this is a game worth playing. I think the game and it's developers deserve credit for what they have created.… Expand
  34. MaiconAfonso
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Excelente jogo vale muito a pena comprar ele, não se deixem levar por reviews
  35. andreirebicki
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Best game of my life! Recommend 10000% History is very very good
    O game e muito fooda recomendo a todo mundo
  36. moNkeybOi
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    Did you like Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines? Did you like Dragon Age: Origins? Did you wish that those two games had some weird kinky baby?

    This game is good. Going into this game with little to no expectations, I was pleasantly surprised. Sure there are some aspects that leave more to be desired - mainly the wonky combat system (if you just use the bonesaw and level it up through    Did you like Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines? Did you like Dragon Age: Origins? Did you wish that those two games had some weird kinky baby?

    This game is good. Going into this game with little to no expectations, I was pleasantly surprised. Sure there are some aspects that leave more to be desired - mainly the wonky combat system (if you just use the bonesaw and level it up through the whole game, you end up pretty solid). However, the idea of choice in this game adds that nostalgic feeling for me of "Vampire the Dragon Age Bloodlines".

    Depending on your playthrough (or multiple as there are different endings based on your choices), you can easily spend 15-25 hours waltzing through the streets of London murdering or saving as you please.    … Expand
  37. alphaelice
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    He visto reviews del juego y el demo , y me parecio que es compra segura para mi coleccion de videojuegos.
  38. CanFull
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, im really enjoying it, its 10/10 for me. The game has very interesting characters and story, combat can be frustrating sometimes but i still enjoy it very much. Im going to replay it multiple times.
  39. Marceloo25
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    I would have put an 8-9 but this game needs to compensate for the bad reviews it got. Its definitely worth buying. I played with a controller and the combat was very satisfying.

    Pros: Combat: Dodging bullets, stunning enemies and then finishing them with skills. It was a fairly decent combat mechanic that never gets boring. But its not the combat that makes this game shine.    I would have put an 8-9 but this game needs to compensate for the bad reviews it got. Its definitely worth buying. I played with a controller and the combat was very satisfying.

    Pros:
    Combat: Dodging bullets, stunning enemies and then finishing them with skills. It was a fairly decent combat mechanic that never gets boring. But its not the combat that makes this game shine. Storytelling and level design are vastly superior to many games.

    Story: The story was a decent 9. Minor flaw was the forced romance that doesn't suit a game with multiple choices and consequences. You play as Dr Reid and renowned surgeon in blood transfusions(see the irony) and upon acquiring his powers he goes on an investigation to understand what happened to him and what that means to the world. The way they present the lore on vampires and backstory for each character is amazing. But the main story can stand on its own. How your character progresses through his predicaments throughout the story and how he copes with it is entirely up to the player. I would say in a way, you kinda create your own story.

    World: Its an amazing visual representation of London back in 1900. It really feels like the city is decaying due to the disease. Its very dark. And the game makes you feel safe in populated zones. But when you go outside the safe areas, it feels like all hell has broken loose. Dead people around the corner, abandoned and creepy houses. You never know when a Skal is going to creep out on you. It was really well designed. The world seems alive. And NPCs arent just there to move the story forward but to make you live/roleplay the game a little bit. You can feed of any NPC at a given time and the game motivates you to learn more about the character before doing so. Once you get to know their backstory you get to make the moral decision of feeding or not on them. And you have to live with the consequences of your actions and how your action may affect the relations between NPCs or the world.

    Replayability: You get 4 different endings depending on your playstyle. Makes it worth at least playing twice to see how playing good vampires vs evil vampires plays out and differs from one another.

    Cons:
    Romance: The romance was the biggest issue with the story. It felt hurried and forced on you. There are no signs that the characters like each other and then suddenly its just there. It was weirdly done. I wish they add some more voice dialogue between them or at least make it optional.    … Expand
  40. FrostyFeet97
    Jul 27, 2018
    8
    Vampyr really shines with story. Gameplay is great. You have to bare in mind that this is not AAA game. I liked it.
  41. Desmodus
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I have played after a long time, it's intresting the story and gameplay is intriguing and the art design is breathtaking.
    The the open work with the music they have selected it's just perfect.
    I don't know how this game got 70 rating Ad **** game like Assassin's creed got more I truly enjoyed it.
  42. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 27, 2020
    8
    I'm a sucker for a flawed RPG and Vampyr has all the makings of a pre-GreedFall Spiders game, many of which have stolen my heart. Like most double-A productions you'll notice things like dated graphics and some technical issues that stem from having been made on a middling budget. However, developer DONTNOD Entertainment shows once again that they are one of the most creative names workingI'm a sucker for a flawed RPG and Vampyr has all the makings of a pre-GreedFall Spiders game, many of which have stolen my heart. Like most double-A productions you'll notice things like dated graphics and some technical issues that stem from having been made on a middling budget. However, developer DONTNOD Entertainment shows once again that they are one of the most creative names working in the industry today, and the unique ideas and compelling world they've crafted here make this title worth playing in spite of its faults.

    Set in a plague-ridden London during the 1900s, this is a vampiric power fantasy mixed with a detective simulator (quests are even called "investigations") that lets you play doctor on the side. As you search for a cure for the epidemic that's sweeping the continent you'll be faced with a lot of morally gray decisions that will have serious impacts on the world around you. For example, a choice I made relatively early on in the story that seemed solid inadvertently led to an entire district descending into chaos, with a portion of its inhabitants either going missing, joining a gang, or turning into hideous monsters.

    By far the most intriguing decisions you'll grapple with though are directly tied to the game's main hook. Every non-hostile NPC you come across can be fed on for a massive boost in experience points at the cost of their lives. While uncovering their secrets, healing them when they're sick, and completing side-quests for them offers a meager amount of EXP on its own, it also serves the purpose of enriching their blood and making it more profitable for you turn them into your next meal later on down the line. This mechanic creates an interesting dynamic where you can either help people out of the goodness of your own heart or raise them like cattle for the slaughter in order to get more powerful.

    This is a significant feature because it essentially allows you to pick your own difficulty level. Choosing not to feed on people will ensure the world remains stable, but will make the overall game harder as enemies will always be at higher levels than you. Meanwhile, taking the alternative path and killing the locals for their blood will cause the city's status to deteriorate, but will allow you to unlock the most powerful abilities and can make combat a breeze. You can also strike a balance between the two options and only devour a portion of the population you deem unworthy of life.

    In an impressive move DONTNOD put a lot of work into ensuring each character you encounter has a fully fleshed out backstory and set of motives. I met everyone from heartless serial killers to selfless hospital workers and plenty of types in-between. You can decide if the city would be better off without someone or not if you want to and that's a really cool feature. My one issue with it is that I never found talking to any of them to be all that interesting as your relationships with them never really go anywhere unless they are significant to the main story. So the only reason I ever bothered interacting with and learning about anyone was to get stronger, and even then I found myself skipping through most of the dialogue.

    As far as issues go, this is far from the prettiest title on the market, but even the plastic looking character models can't rob this moody, gothic version of London of its personality and atmosphere. Load screens are long and you can even run into some random ones while exploring. I also experienced a few crashes. The biggest problems though are the lack of a fast travel system which leads to a lot of backtracking to and fro across the city and some trouble with the balancing at the very beginning and tail end of the game that are the result of enemies being too highly scaled above you. Part of this is intentional though to goad you into draining the NPCs of life as a means of somewhat simulating for you the protagonist's struggle with his constant thirst for blood. Which is creative, but frustrating nonetheless. There is a "story mode" where you won't have to worry about difficulty at all and can solely focus on the narrative, but playing that way locks you out of being able to get a certain trophy.

    While known more today for their episodic, Telltale style adventure games, Vampyr like Remember Me before it makes a strong case for why DONTNOD should break out of their comfort zone more often. While they still weren't able to find the same level of critical acclaim here as they were with their Life is Strange series, they still created an exciting RPG based on original concepts that's worth looking at. Especially since its faults this time are more technical in nature rather than inherent to the actual design itself.    … Expand
  43. Dethtrooper
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Awesome script, fantastic thick atmosphere, music is beautiful, loved all districts and inhabitants..Nice accents, dialogs. Really loved, so old school, and its a real hardcore game, unlike most of modern games. You need to think wisely, because consequences can be devastating..
  44. Malooga
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Don't Nod studios is a AA development team - so firstly lets get this "it's not AAA quality" trash out of here. Because aside from the fact that it IS a smaller dev group, the game manages to shine in many ways reminiscent of a large budget title - and one way that outshines even the greatest AAA games.

    I'm speaking of the games social mechanics, which work similarly (yet more refined)    Don't Nod studios is a AA development team - so firstly lets get this "it's not AAA quality" trash out of here. Because aside from the fact that it IS a smaller dev group, the game manages to shine in many ways reminiscent of a large budget title - and one way that outshines even the greatest AAA games.

    I'm speaking of the games social mechanics, which work similarly (yet more refined) to the "Nemesis" system in LoTR.

    Meaning: each area of the game consists of persistent AI - each of whom you have the option to learn more about via missions or dialogue, but you also have the option to kill. Doing the latter grants huge XP boosts, while keeping the citizens in good health ultimately adds to your overall good boy points and allows you the ability to see far more of the well-told if not standard story.

    It's a very delicate risk reward system that keeps you wondering whether its worth risking killing a major player in the plot or sub-plot for the ability to dispatch baddies more effectively.

    At a certain point, the game seemingly forces you into making a decision to end a life. Not that its impossible to progress, simply far more difficult to play saint over sinner.

    My one gripe is the voicing of the protagonist. He's plain enough to start, the bitter definition of bleak as far as protagonists go - but I never got any true sense of emotion from the voicing. It was bland, overall - and when EVERY SINGLE other NPC is voiced so well, couple with tremendous ambient noise and a decent soundtrack its even more frustrating to play as this dullard.

    Still, it doesn't hamper the experience overall - and if you crave some Western RPG action akin to Bloodborne meets KOTOR - this is a really good bet. 2 hours in and you'll be hooked. I really cant understate just how impressed I was with the AI and social mechanic as well as the UI that connected it all.

    Fast and crunchy combat, great sound, good story - but that RPG and social depth is where its at. Definitely don't sleep on this one. 9/10    … Expand
  45. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed. History and gameplay: beautiful and charming    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound:
    amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay:
    beautiful and charming
    Great Game.    … Expand
  46. firstevil87
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Vampyr is a strange experience.
    When I first played it, I got bored very first.
    When starting the game again though, I found a deeper experience and was hooked since. In an alternative post bellic London, you play as Jonhatan Reid a doctor who recently turned vampire. The goal of the game is to investigate the nature of his newfound status, while at the same time keeping the "human"    Vampyr is a strange experience.
    When I first played it, I got bored very first.
    When starting the game again though, I found a deeper experience and was hooked since.
    In an alternative post bellic London, you play as Jonhatan Reid a doctor who recently turned vampire.
    The goal of the game is to investigate the nature of his newfound status, while at the same time keeping the "human" side by helping the people around him.
    Unlike traditional rpgs, here each person has a double value: you can simply feel rewarded by helping NPCS, unlocking their background or...
    NPCs can be killed for experience points: the healthier they are, the more you receive.
    The game encourages (but punishes, more on that later) to level up in order to face the various enemies you can find in the game.
    As it turns out, the more you kill, the more "hostile" the environment will be, especially if you kill the loved one of a "still alive" NPC.
    Combat unfortunately is a hit or miss, a more refined solution would have made the game a lot better.
    Although I have not finished the game yet, I have enjoyed my time with it and I really hope a sequel will happen at some point.
    Might update once I finish the game...    … Expand
  47. ammilner
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    Dontnod (the studio that in the past released Life is Strange and Remember Me) went their darkest, moodiest and most ambitious route with 2018's Vampyr and it pays of at (almost) every corner.

    Vampyr is truly impressive in using its smaller studios limited resources to make a game that really comes across like the immersive period piece that it set out to portray. Taking place in a    Dontnod (the studio that in the past released Life is Strange and Remember Me) went their darkest, moodiest and most ambitious route with 2018's Vampyr and it pays of at (almost) every corner.

    Vampyr is truly impressive in using its smaller studios limited resources to make a game that really comes across like the immersive period piece that it set out to portray. Taking place in a living city style open-world (a la Dragon Age 2's albeit unpopular model) Vampyr takes a risk by having you spend upwards of 20-30 hours running back and forth across the same four districts but damn does it do a good job at making those hours enjoyable and adrenaline pumping!

    As Dr. Jonathan Reid you are almost immediately tasked with the ethical dilemma of whether or not to consume the residents of London amidst also trying to save them from a devastating flu-like epidemic, and if you're not ready to take some innocent sick people lives then you're going to have a tough time! The developers often discussed their difficulty being adaptive to how many lives you took as a Vampire (it being easier with the more citizens you "embrace" and harder vice-versa). I found that every group of even as small as 2 or 3 enemies was a test of my skills in combat. Thankfully, the game is leveled well enough that the challenge never seems overbearing but when it did ultimately get dangerously close to that point, the game does a marvelous way of "reminding" you that combat would be "oh so easy" if you just took one bite out of good 'ol Rufus the Orphan.

    While I heavily enjoyed the combat (something I was honestly surprised about from the responses I'd seen prior to playing the game myself) Vampyr is very clearly a dialogue and choice driven narrative experience. I clocked in around 26 hours on my first play-through and I would guess that a good 15 of those are just spent between listening to characters moan about their slowly decaying health and me sitting on my couch at home deciding which probably bad but irreversible decision I was about to make.

    The decisions in Vampyr are truly where I feel that it stands out amongst other choice based games in regards to both innovation and originality, though there are times where the game ends up on the downward spiral of being just a little too ambitious with its sprawling amount of player choice. The auto-save only approach, the "no going back" style that permeates Vampyr's decisions makes them have so much WEIGHT that I stopped myself on multiple occasions from googling the "right" decision for each of the games varied conundrums.

    The journey of discovering the cause of the epidemic is one of continuous intrigue and pretty consistently subverted cliche but the only spot where I truly felt a little dissapointed with my time playing was in the last few hours of the campaign. Maybe it's the conditioned part of the player in me but I expected to see more consequences play out on screen and to see more characters from earlier maintain their relevance. You do get to the end of most of the side-stories earlier in the game and a lot of consequences are displayed before the final act or at least are explained via conversation but I felt as though my time with the side stories of London and my choices became simply uninvolved with where the story had gone in its last act. It made sense but that didn't stop me from wanting to know where things went after I did my damage. Was it a big deal? Not really, but I do think it would've been nice to have more time to contemplate your actions in the end. Also, they shoe-horn in some pretty heavy romantic vibes that I felt should've really been more player choice dependent if it was to keep in theme with the games focus on narrative malleability and it's the only note in the campaign where I really feel that it doesn't hit.

    Vampyr is not about the Paragon, Renegade and Flippant Grey choice that so many RPG's have adopted in recent years. Not to say that those were bad in their time but more to point out that I feel like Vampyr is really innovative with the way that it tackles choice. I set out to do a pacifist run, as is common with me for RPG's, but even though I was dead set at the start with getting the ever so sought after "perfect" ending, I found myself "Embracing" three citizens of London (in my defense they were all terrible people!) but I genuinely left feeling like my choices were still morally understandable. Vampyr narratively lives in the grey. Not all Vampires you meet are bad, quite the contrary actually, and not all people you meet are that great either.

    My experience with Vampyr was really unique and for anyone who loves role playing and is in it for the dialogue, the choices, and the consequences, this is definitely a game worth playing.    … Expand
  48. Kai82
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece with unique mechanics and some minor flaws. The focus of the game is telling a compelling story with authentic characters in a grim setting, dealing with consequences and impact of your choices. The story takes place in London during the Spanish flu shortly after World War I. The Spanish flu was the most deadly influenza pandemic in the history of mankind. The death toll wasA masterpiece with unique mechanics and some minor flaws. The focus of the game is telling a compelling story with authentic characters in a grim setting, dealing with consequences and impact of your choices. The story takes place in London during the Spanish flu shortly after World War I. The Spanish flu was the most deadly influenza pandemic in the history of mankind. The death toll was bigger than World War I and is estimated to be between 25 and 50 million. You play as Jonathan Reid a doctor who returned home from his service in World War I. Before you get home you were attacked and turned into a Vampire. Your creator left you without help, information, advice or even a clue who he was. Here the game begins after a blow of fate caused by your turning. The story and decisions are the main appeal. Like in a detective story you try to find your creator, what purpose your new life had and the secrets behind the Spanish flu. You are always trapped between your oath as doctor and your vampiric nature. You are the medical caretaker of one and later a few districts of London. Here the unique system starts to work. You get nearly no experience from battles. Regardless of levels enemies give only 5 xp. However sucking blood from civilians give from 500 xp to multiple thousand xp and always results in killing the civilian. The clue is that the more you know about a person the more xp you get by sucking / killing. Also it makes it harder because they took effort to make genuine characters with their own life's, philosophies, burdens, problems and reasons. Even the ones who committed crimes have reasons like caring for relatives or poor people. Each district has a health meter. All civilian can become ill and if you don't heal them the illness will get worse or spread. As the health meter decreases people will vanish and stronger enemies will appear up to losing the district with all civilians and merchants. Blood sucking / killing civilians also decreases the health meter. Lastly each district has a patron (leader / guardian) with high xp value and huge impacts of the health meter. Good look with dealing with their fates (I lost 1 district by making a merciful decision but must admit that it was stupid because I overestimated the characters will power and motives). Here you will say you can just reload an earlier save. No, you cant! This game gives you the consequences of your decisions. You have 1 save slot for each new game (3 in total). All decisions will stack. I need also to mention that you can only level up by sleeping at a safe-house which ends a day and all actions will be processed (People not saved die, Ill people you healed get well, not treated peoples health got worse, some will catch a new illness and the results of mayor decisions will happen). Depending on your preferences this is the make or break point of the game. If you don't enjoy this mechanic it is probably a 3/10 game for you or even less. I like this mechanic as it gave all my actions / decisions impact. And yes I restarted my game because I did not like an outcome. This is actual a positive because it showed me that I care for the people and game world. Then there is the xp system I already mentioned above. You can get small amounts of extra xp by curing people, small to medium amounts at side quests and big amounts by continuing the main story. But you will never be overpowered without blood sucking. This gave also impact on your decision. I tried to save everyone and often had to fight enemies above my weight class. It made this game more intense and gave temptations (Also a positive for immersion). The battle system worked well for me. Some of the other reviewers had problems. I had none but I will say it depends on your preferences. Some like the systems of the Witcher 3, Kingdom Hearts, Dark Souls or Zelda and others say the battle system in these games is beyond broken. I want also praise the non civilian NPCs. They took care to develop authentic characters that worked really well because they gave me immersion and I cared for them. There are some negatives I want to mention: There is no quick travel system in this game. It is a semi open world and I wanted more. Overall this is a game you should at least try because it does something that no other game tried (As far as I know). I will give 10 /10 because of that and the immersive world, characters, story and because the budget and resources were limited. Bonus: You should definitely look up the Wikipedia article for William Marshall 1st Earl of Pembroke.… Expand
  49. leighbutler1980
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Tough game to rate to be honest. Immediately I’m thinking it’s a 7 or possibly an 8 out of 10. It’s got a lot of quality but can be rough around the edges. But the fact is I played it every evening straight until I completed it. Never got bored and was sad when it ended. So I’m giving it a 9.
  50. mwil236
    Jan 9, 2020
    8
    Vampyr is one of those sleeper B-games that is going to be talked about a great deal in a couple years, despite the fact that it'll be like $17 at GameStop.

    It's basically a SoulsBorne-inspired, vampire-themed game, but rarely will you find a game wherein your basic decision making has such great effect on what's going on around you. Now, it isn't executed perfectly, particularly at    Vampyr is one of those sleeper B-games that is going to be talked about a great deal in a couple years, despite the fact that it'll be like $17 at GameStop.

    It's basically a SoulsBorne-inspired, vampire-themed game, but rarely will you find a game wherein your basic decision making has such great effect on what's going on around you. Now, it isn't executed perfectly, particularly at endgame, but it's still better than anything I've seen.

    The strongest and most interesting aspect of the game is your interaction with the NPCs. Throughout the game, by doing side quests, finding notes, journals, etc, you unlock special dialogue options for each person in the game which improve their "blood quality," or the amount of XP you get from "embracing" them, or drinking their blood. Interestingly, every single NPC in the game is of value - there are no bumbling characters who just say "good day!" and ignore you. All of them have a place, relationships with one another and interesting stories to tell, like mob leader and a pair of PTSD-suffering soldiers who are secret lovers. Those that you choose to embrace are erased from the game permanently, and the relationships they have will suffer as a result. The trade-off is that drinking blood is the biggest source of XP in the game, so learning the most you can about someone before embracing them is critical. However, each time you kill, the general health of the district falls - people get colds, headaches and fever which reduce their "blood quality." Luckily, as a doctor, you can cure them by crafting medicine, but these won't last forever.

    This mechanic starts to fall apart when it becomes hard to find citizens (who aren't marked on the map and move around town), hints required to raise blood quality aren't easy to find (and the game gives no hints to their location) and some even require you to kill other people to unlock them. In other words, it's impossible (or at least very hard and time consuming) to maximize blood quality without at least killing some people or just wandering the streets looking for a note hidden somewhere. If you don't keep on top of curing citizens' sicknesses, as well, it gets completely out of control and unreasonable to manage - you'd have to spend hours finding each one to heal them. Additionally, if you let them all get too sick or kill too many people, the district will "fail," and it will be repopulated by enemies. The writing and voice acting are good, and you do a LOT of talking for quests and blood quality alike. It never feels painful, but if you're impatient you may be bothered.

    The plot is reasonably well-explained throughout. Side quests are unrelated to and do not distract from the primary goal. The intrigue of the main quest builds nicely and comes to a satisfying conclusion, depending on how many citizens you kill and how many districts "fail."

    Combat is fine. Taking from SoulsBorne and Nioh it incorporates a stamina bar for you and a posture-like bar for them. The primary attack does damage, and the secondary attack damages posture. By depleting posture you can drink their blood, which replenishes your blood (basically magic energy) and health, if you upgrade it. Weapon upgrading is satisfying and helpful. Character progression is a bit confusing, giving you more options than you can actually use, and basically coming down to raising you special attack damage, health, stamina and blood pool. Boss encounters are sometimes unpredictably much harder than the local enemy population, and you may have to go back and kill a few citizens or upgrade weapons to level up to manage a boss. "Grinding" isn't really an option, because every single enemy is worth only 5 XP (drinking blood averages about 3000, for instance), whether that enemy is 10 levels below you and takes 2 hits or 3 above you and is a full-blown 3 minute encounter.

    My primary complaint was the map and the travel situation. There is absolutely no fast travel, the map is very serpentine and confusing and contains lots of doors that will conveniently lock or unlock based on quest progress. There's a whole sewer network (which is very important at end game) which is all twisting tunnels that does not even appear on the map, leaving you to circle endlessly until you get lucky and find the path you wanted. The game will also unpredictably freeze for a loading period as you run through the map. The guidance doesn't help much; you basically have to open the map every 5-10 seconds before you make a turn so you don't run halfway across the map in the wrong direction.

    All together, the combat is serviceable, the NPC interactions are very strong, the acting and story are good and the quirks are minor. For a B-game, it's excellent. For a blockbuster, it's still pretty good.    … Expand
  51. Samyar91
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    The atmosphere and story is so great that it cover it’s weak point in gameplay..the music and artistary in this game is awesome
  52. bigbluesoul
    Jul 14, 2018
    9
    I wish more games like this were made. Mature with a great ambience, story and characters, and a pretty simple and fun soulslike combat system. It deserves a try, really.
  53. angelknives
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    I'm probably the exact target audience for this game, so of course I enjoyed it. I love the setting, the way it handles vampires, the mystic elements and the story. I also love how you can influence the world and people around you. And they managed to make draining people genuinely creepy and tempting.

    But the game does fail when it comes to how the few choices you can make regarding    I'm probably the exact target audience for this game, so of course I enjoyed it. I love the setting, the way it handles vampires, the mystic elements and the story. I also love how you can influence the world and people around you. And they managed to make draining people genuinely creepy and tempting.

    But the game does fail when it comes to how the few choices you can make regarding the main character's path are implemented. Too often it felt like the game was railroading me into doing things that made no sense for how I was playing the MC outside of the main storyline. And I also think the morality system needed some more tweaking.
    I just don't think it's very logical that the game just goes 'biting people wrong, not biting people good.' Especially because there are a few characters in the game that are actively hurting their environment. it'd make more sense to make it morally wrong for MC to not intervene when they come across one of those people, rather than pretending it's moral to let (let's say) a murderer roam free.

    If they flesh out the morality system a bit more, and give the player more true choice when it comes to the path of the main story, a sequel or spiritual sequel would be brilliant.    … Expand
  54. Paulo969
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Nao passem ao lado desta masterpiece. A historia é interessante , o gameplay é divertido e funciona e a ambientaçao do jogo é incrivel. Absolutamente obrigatorio
  55. Enkindled
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    Note that I got the Platinum trophy before I wrote this review! For me, Vampys is the soul-successor of Vampire the Masquerade. Vampyr is a 3rd person action RPG, narrative-focused were ALL of your actions matter. The idea o Vampyr is to make you walk one of two paths: you either play as a vampire, kill NPCs and get stronger, or contain yourself and become weaker. Thus, you are confrontedNote that I got the Platinum trophy before I wrote this review! For me, Vampys is the soul-successor of Vampire the Masquerade. Vampyr is a 3rd person action RPG, narrative-focused were ALL of your actions matter. The idea o Vampyr is to make you walk one of two paths: you either play as a vampire, kill NPCs and get stronger, or contain yourself and become weaker. Thus, you are confronted with moral questions all the time. I`ll leave my thoughts to you because although this game is great (and I recommend it), it has some issues that need to be addressed.

    Pros:
    - The meat of this game is the narrative. The background is London during the Spanish flu. The story is awesome in all aspects and you will feel you are there. There are no gaps in this story, thus, you see the writer really cared about this game. The ambiance is perfect and the characters are believable. Talk to everyone and explore the whole game, it is worth it.
    - Your decisions matter. This is not like so many other games that claim they have decisions and, in the end, they mostly don`t matter at all. In here, whoever you kill, the decisions you make an impact in the world.
    - The characters are believable and with real personalities. It is a lot of fun investigating them, trying to understand their motivations and real goals. This is important to the plot also because you will be struggling to see "is this person deserving of my bloodlust or not"? This game leaves you hanging as the role of judge, jury, and executioner, which is pretty well done.
    - The artwork is PERFECT. Man, if there is some good artwork that should be contemplated is the one from Vampyr. Holy damn, this game is beautiful.
    - Ambiance sound: play this game with headphones, because hearing the background sounds makes the game 10x more terrifying. You hear all sorts of horrific sounds in the night.
    - Dialogs: they are not long or short. Right on point, with objective and useful information. They do not make you waste your time, which is perfect.

    Cons:
    - Combat. The combat is clunky and needs a lot of polishing. It does not affect the game negatively, no, it does not come to that, but it sure annoys you sometimes, especially due to camera issues. Also, the game does not make good use of all the skills they provide. You will mostly make a melee build of a ranged one.
    - Sound problems. There are some sound problems in this game. I had the following: in one fight, the sound bugged so much I had to restart the PS4 [other gamers had the same problem]. In multiple time during both gameplay, the sound bugged and was absent. Most of these times, it came back naturally, but I had to wait around 15 min at a point.
    - Too many useless weapons. The game gives you tons of weapons, but 80% are just useless. You will always play with the same ones over and over.

    Overall, don`t miss this game. It is a masterpiece of artwork, amazing story, decisions that really matter, super enjoyable. Just know that it has some issues, but they will not really affect your experience, don`t worry!    … Expand
  56. TheProGamer-
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Not many vampire games are out there but deserve to be. A modern day game in an RPG setting with vampires is what everyone has been crying out for since the PS2 era of vampire games. Now we have it in Vampyr. The graphics are great and the way it sets the atmosphere of a smokey, industrial revolution type doom and gloom around you feels great and definitely helps set the tone of a gameNot many vampire games are out there but deserve to be. A modern day game in an RPG setting with vampires is what everyone has been crying out for since the PS2 era of vampire games. Now we have it in Vampyr. The graphics are great and the way it sets the atmosphere of a smokey, industrial revolution type doom and gloom around you feels great and definitely helps set the tone of a game like this. The skill tree is great and adds for a variety of which direction to go when upgrading yourself as a vampire. The combat and fighting style is perfect for this and the story is great also. What more could you ask for?… Expand
  57. Incore
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    The story is fantastic and much you can explore about the people in the game that make you want to know more.
  58. aaleguin
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    Great history, challenging but not unfair gameplay, good music. Some glitches and problems that have been solved in the latests versions.
  59. SSDDCC
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    Estamos ante la recuperación del vampiro más clásico en una aventura que, como videojuego, despunta donde más arriesga. La compra de habilidades con experiencia y la presencia en combate de magias y estamina no son, evidentemente, ninguna novedad; tampoco la elaboración de objetos ni la red de tendencias/caos.

    Pero consigue mezclarlo todo para que su reinterpretación de los dramas    Estamos ante la recuperación del vampiro más clásico en una aventura que, como videojuego, despunta donde más arriesga. La compra de habilidades con experiencia y la presencia en combate de magias y estamina no son, evidentemente, ninguna novedad; tampoco la elaboración de objetos ni la red de tendencias/caos.

    Pero consigue mezclarlo todo para que su reinterpretación de los dramas interactivos sea sólida de principio a fin. Las dinámicas elegidas son una apuesta segura por su eficacia y capacidad de divertir, aunque no quedan a la altura de las secciones puramente argumentales.

    El trasfondo inventado para todos los personajes dispara su interés con las consecuencias de nuestras acciones, haciendo de la experiencia un viaje intenso y muy recomendable. Las limitaciones presupuestarias nos privan de un mejor rendimiento técnico y de una mayor ambición artística -¡unas vistas al Big Ben por lo menos!-, aunque no deberían pesar tanto como para renunciar al juego.

    Compuesto de prólogo, nudo y desenlace como los libros de terror que le inspiran, Vampyr se extiende a lo largo de 14-15 horas para las misiones estrictamente canónicas (25-27 si queremos verlo todo de un final).

    Arropados por los violines que acaparan una banda sonora decadente y elegante, sellaremos el destino de una víctima que puede ser verdugo o redentor, pero siempre fiel al fascinante legado de Bram Stoker.    … Expand
  60. Berik
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    Ever wondered what it would be like to be a demi-god among a flock of weak humans? Vampyr brings this feeling across perfectly.

    Vampyr is an action-rpg with a heavy focus on storytelling. You play as Dr. Jonathan Reid, a World War I Surgeon and specialist in blood transfusion. After you return from the war to visit your mother in London, you are bitten and turned into a vampire during a    Ever wondered what it would be like to be a demi-god among a flock of weak humans? Vampyr brings this feeling across perfectly.

    Vampyr is an action-rpg with a heavy focus on storytelling. You play as Dr. Jonathan Reid, a World War I Surgeon and specialist in blood transfusion. After you return from the war to visit your mother in London, you are bitten and turned into a vampire during a leisurely stroll. At first you are presumed dead, but it turns out you have become an Ekon (humanoid vampire). You are introduced to London after accidentally murdering your sister Mary and seeing the death caused by the Spanish Flu. During an investigation regarding the outbreak, you will find out there's more going on than meets the eye...

    The gameplay focusses on two aspects: Micromanagement of citizens, and combat. London is divided into several districts, with each having their own community of citizens. These people play a narrative role, and the same time serve as your food. Depending on your playstyle you can choose to embrace (suck the blood out of) citizens or choose to spare them, which also creates a more challenging playthrough. Citizens give a large amount of experience that can be spend on upgrading your skills and make you more powerfull. But on the downside, it will negatively impact the health status of their respective districts. By sparing citizens you will miss out on a lot of experience points, and thus the combat will be much harder as you are usually underleveled. Nonetheless, both playstyles create different experiences, and also different endings (4 endings in total).

    As i played Vampyr i was thoroughly entertained by the well written story and interesting lore behind it. The citizens all have unique personalities, and learning their hints made me feel either liking or despising them. This plays into choosing who you want to embrace and who you want to spare.

    The combat reminds me a bit of The Dark Souls gameplay, but this game is more focussed on speed and fighting groups of enemies. You can upgrade a grid of skills to suit your preferred playstyle (melee focussed, range focussed or stun focussed), with subtrees in certain skills as well. The combat itself feels basic, but is also challenging enough to be entertaining. There is a wide variety of enemies among several factions (Skalls, Guard of Priwen, Vampires and other vermin) that will challenge you in different ways.

    As i feel very positive about the above mentioned features, i do have some recommendations for improvement if Dontnod entertainment decides to make a sequel:
    1) Repetitiveness
    As the game progresses, conversations and district effects will start to feel more and more like a choir. The first district is interesting to micromanage as the hint mechanic still feels fresh, but by the time you enter the last district it will feel a bit chewed out. What could fix this is having more consequences from making choices, more ways to interact with citizens (escort missions, dates, combat), a more tied together social circle and more ways to influence citizens when you mesmerize them.
    2) Combat feels basic
    The combat works fine, and you will feel like a demi-god if you choose to regularly embrace citizens. But at the same time it feels like their is little diversity in the combat style due to a few skills being very good and the rest being useless in comparison. As the game progresses, combat will not be much different as you keep using the same skills that get more powerfull over time. This could be fixed by having the skills be more balanced, but also more diverse and with more options (making enemies frenzied or insane, having enemies turn into ghouls that help you, spawn shadows that fight beside you).

    All in all, i was very entertained by this game and had a great time. The story, lead character and the lore were so interesting that i hope Dontnod Entertainment makes a sequel. I give this game an 8/10, it is an excellent game.    … Expand
  61. Tony_lender_ps4
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Очень необычная игра с просто восхитительной атмосферой и прекрасной постановкой.
  62. Nasum
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Can't speak for how the game was at launch but I tried it due to being free on ps + recently. I had a few crashes along the way but even when it happened during a save, the save was never compromised.

    Vampyr is an incredibly solid game. The story line is engaging, the atmosphere and tone are perfect. Every NPC has a quest related to them. The city can feel sparse at times (there is also    Can't speak for how the game was at launch but I tried it due to being free on ps + recently. I had a few crashes along the way but even when it happened during a save, the save was never compromised.

    Vampyr is an incredibly solid game. The story line is engaging, the atmosphere and tone are perfect. Every NPC has a quest related to them. The city can feel sparse at times (there is also a plague so it fits) but the interactions actually feel as if they matter. You get to choose who lives and who dies and you can slaughter almost the entire city and still complete the game. Which I always find is the mark of a well thought out RPG. I have heard people complain about the amount of dialogue, as an RPG fan this complaint doesn't make sense to me. I even noticed my wife lingering as I played a few times to catch what was happening.

    The talent system and crafting are very accessible, nothing too complex. The available options make for some fun, if not repetitive (though which game isn't?) combat. The game stutters a bit here and there as you walk about the city but I really didn't find that to be the case even in the most populated battles I was a part of. Combat is enjoyable and reflexive. As fleshed out as many a triple A title.

    Now my very favorite part of the game is simply the auto save feature. It's never far away if you need to exit for the night but it stops you from gaming it to your advantage if you made an incorrect choice. And choices do have consequences. The first time I absentmindedly (minor spoiler) destroyed an entire district, I was at first upset and then amazed that a game exists that doesn't hand hold to the extent most now do. It gave the options weight, something sorely missing from most modern RPGs.

    Overall I think it's an extremely underrated title and if the developer had more $$ I think the critics would have been more kind.    … Expand
  63. Abu_Sami
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    I am really glad that I picked and played this amazing game. I usually play through a game for few hours then when I lose interest I drop it. However this game hooked me from the begging. The story and the interaction between the characters is what makes it unique. The voice acting is outstanding. You can choose your own path in the game. The two main problems for some maybe the game playI am really glad that I picked and played this amazing game. I usually play through a game for few hours then when I lose interest I drop it. However this game hooked me from the begging. The story and the interaction between the characters is what makes it unique. The voice acting is outstanding. You can choose your own path in the game. The two main problems for some maybe the game play and no fast travel. For me I had no issues with the game play. It is a bit clunky but it didn't hinder the experience for me.

    My only issue with game was no fast travel mechanic. You will find your self going from a place on the far right of the map to the far left. This is frustrating and will take some time.

    To conclude, if you love games with rich stories and characters you will like this game. The setting is beautiful. I wish they make a sequel.    … Expand
  64. SihaJenova
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    This was the first time a game’s rewards for morally bad choices are so high I was tempted for more than roleplaying purposes. I still prevailed, forcing my Jonathan into blood abstinence through the very end and I do mean MY Jonathan. The game’s main character is by far my favourite thing in the game. Jonathan Reid truly felt like he belonged in this world, with a rich backstory, flawsThis was the first time a game’s rewards for morally bad choices are so high I was tempted for more than roleplaying purposes. I still prevailed, forcing my Jonathan into blood abstinence through the very end and I do mean MY Jonathan. The game’s main character is by far my favourite thing in the game. Jonathan Reid truly felt like he belonged in this world, with a rich backstory, flaws and traits, political opinions and interest but giving me enough dialogue choices to tailor them to my own preferences. All the more surprised I was when I saw other people’s gameplay and how their Jonathan’s differed from mine completely but somehow had the same level of depth.
    The NPC’s and their connection towards each other- is fun to explore and well implemented in the game. Aside from the awkwardly paced romance that the game sadly forces on the main character. The doctor-playing part of the game was a fun addition but nothing more than that.
    The main story was absolutely amazing. It does everything right by introducing the fantasy aspects so slow and always tied into real-world occurrences that they almost start to sound believable. The writers have clearly done their research as I found myself looking through Wikipedia pages of the historical figures and events mentioned in the game during the (unbearably long) loading screens.
    The developers made the most out of their rather limited supply of 3D assets so different areas all had their own feel to it.
    But even with all the praise, there is just no way around mentioning the combat system.
    Very few different types of enemies, slow character responses, horrible camera movements, the ‘best’ weapon can be found within the first hour of playing, the respawn mechanics are horrendously punishing, especially in closed-off areas with boss fights. Consumables do not respawn so if you have used them in your first attempt, died and came back…well…. Good luck.

    I can’t bring myself to dislike this game however. It’s doing something new, and it is excelling at it.
    it’s one of those titles that I can talk about even with friends who aren’t enthusiastic about videogames because it just has that much depth to offer. If only all aspects were as polished as the NPC system and the story so it could appeal to a brought mass giving Vampyr the popularity it deserves. But at least this way the developers can concentrate fully on tailoring it to a specific audience – of which I happily admit to be a part of.    … Expand
  65. HakkaNoTogame
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    The vampire game I have been waiting for since Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines. It is not perfect but the combat resembles bloodborne so it is right up my alley. The story though is phenomenal. The best thing is choosing the npcs that you want to snack on. You constantly are at odds with yourself over your decision but I recommend letting your vampire nature take over. So fun when youThe vampire game I have been waiting for since Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines. It is not perfect but the combat resembles bloodborne so it is right up my alley. The story though is phenomenal. The best thing is choosing the npcs that you want to snack on. You constantly are at odds with yourself over your decision but I recommend letting your vampire nature take over. So fun when you help someone, become friends, then bite down on your meal. The setting is fantastic as well. Fast travel and ng+ would have madd this a 9 for me. If you are a fan on vampires or a good rpg like game with an awesome story give this game a go. Played on ps4 then just recently purchased it on switch for handheld vampire awesomeness.… Expand
  66. Salamaanderr
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    Vampyr is truly a gem, with its gothic atmosphere and eerie tone and soundtrack and its fast and snappy combat with its many vampiric abilities you unlock through your playthrough. The game goes even deeper with a society mechanic the gives you the ability to affect the world's well being any way you see fit, even if you don't wish to. Vampyr also builds its world incredibly well givingVampyr is truly a gem, with its gothic atmosphere and eerie tone and soundtrack and its fast and snappy combat with its many vampiric abilities you unlock through your playthrough. The game goes even deeper with a society mechanic the gives you the ability to affect the world's well being any way you see fit, even if you don't wish to. Vampyr also builds its world incredibly well giving much lore and creating a hierarchy of sorts, this intrigued me and I was very invested in the inner workings of their vampire world. This is my runner up for game of the year and is definitely one to look into if your a fan of vampires or just dark atmospheres.… Expand
  67. PlayerBoy95
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Even though it has some flaws (mostly technical issues) it's a great game.

    Satisfying story, amazing world. I need sequel.
  68. mateusbatatais
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    Fui jogar esse jogo sem esperar muito, pois veio de graça na plus, e me surpreendi.
    Desafiador, mas viável. Não gosto de jogos dificil do nivel serie souls. Mas estava acostumado com jogos mais faceis que esse. Realmente, se você não tomar certos cuidados, subir de level e outras coisas, o jogo fica muito dificil.
    Tem bons gráficos, nada demais. Jogabilidae boa, as vezes travada, mas    Fui jogar esse jogo sem esperar muito, pois veio de graça na plus, e me surpreendi.
    Desafiador, mas viável. Não gosto de jogos dificil do nivel serie souls. Mas estava acostumado com jogos mais faceis que esse. Realmente, se você não tomar certos cuidados, subir de level e outras coisas, o jogo fica muito dificil.

    Tem bons gráficos, nada demais. Jogabilidae boa, as vezes travada, mas da muitas possibilidade. Não tem viagem rápida, um grande ponto fraco do jogo. E alguns outros defeitos que você não encontra em RPG como the witcher... Enfim, história muito boa, vale a pena conhecer

    História: 9
    Som: 10
    Jogabilidade: 8
    Gráficos:8
    Diversão: 9    … Expand
  69. Gamepro3093
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Really like this one. Don’t Nod did a bang up job! This is an interactive mystery/ slasher game set in the early 20th set during the Spanish Flu epidemic. You play as a renowned doctor turned vampire and you must choose your actions carefully. Worth the buy.
  70. Ruslan_Z
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Great game, really enjoy it despite some technical bugs and absence of fast travelling between hideouts.
  71. Fire-typhoon123
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    It was a good game; combat was a bit lackluster, required more polish & it had a few other issues but it was not a 'bad' game at all! The 2 most amazing things about this game is its atmosphere & the overall concept of it. Definitely one of the most underrated games.
  72. Ellazier
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Interesante propuesta en la que la moralidad juega un papel clave para manejar una jugabilidad u otra. La experiencia se me hizo poco rejugable, pero la banda sonora, el sistema de desarrollo, y el cómo puedes influir en la información, rumores, salud y disposición de los barrios es fascinante.

    Si lo tomo como un juego en sí mismo, podría valorarlo con un 6.5 o 7. Pero la propuesta que    Interesante propuesta en la que la moralidad juega un papel clave para manejar una jugabilidad u otra. La experiencia se me hizo poco rejugable, pero la banda sonora, el sistema de desarrollo, y el cómo puedes influir en la información, rumores, salud y disposición de los barrios es fascinante.

    Si lo tomo como un juego en sí mismo, podría valorarlo con un 6.5 o 7. Pero la propuesta que hace es muy jugosa, y tiene muchísimo potencial para que otros la implementen en su manera de hacer juegos. La pega es poco contenido secundario para escenarios tan grandes y poca rejugabilidad, pero la fórmula me ha encantado. Recomendado de oferta.    … Expand
  73. Chelinin
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego con una narrativa muy buena y escenarios asombrosos, personajes originales y combates epicos
  74. Brunotripiana
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    Es un juego muy bueno la verdad de los mejores que hay de vampiros. Si te gustan los juegos de suspenso te encantará
  75. omglioromg
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Vampyr a 10/10 game.

    In my life there were only a few games that made me fall in love with gaming - Oni (by bungie) - Warcraft iii (by blizzard) - Super Smash Bros (by nintendo) - The Street Fighter Series *(also the pokemon series) And now - Vampyr by Focus Home Interactive The game has many beautiful qualities some are minor but they are gathering into an amazingly intresting    Vampyr a 10/10 game.

    In my life there were only a few games that made me fall in love with gaming
    - Oni (by bungie)
    - Warcraft iii (by blizzard)
    - Super Smash Bros (by nintendo)
    - The Street Fighter Series *(also the pokemon series)
    And now
    - Vampyr by Focus Home Interactive

    The game has many beautiful qualities some are minor but they are gathering into an amazingly intresting experience:

    - You are the most tall person in any conversation, you feel important
    - Amazing graphics and music which are better than witcher 3 in my opinion
    - You truely feel like you are a vampire + doctor since the game is litteraly forcing you to multitask each persona at a time, and you must do both right or you will not win the game
    - The conversation requires actual gosship which is way more complax than the witcher 3
    - The first thing I thought was that I was going into a difficult game but this is not true, as a vampire you are an imposing force that litteraly never actually dies and can kill about 10 people before reaching low health (which regenerate) you are the strongest person in the world - which is why you can bring about change, which is futher emplified by being a doctor trying to make change and save people life, the nerative and the gameplay are dancing together which is insane in a game about punching things

    For me, this is the perfect game, I wanted to buy this game but I was too bussy, then I got it for free from psplus, this is a golden game and I recommand you play it.    … Expand
  76. ELZELDA64
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    The game is really good, the designe of the scenes are really good but the fight. Its a little bit límited but its fine.
  77. Momoroy98
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    As usual Dontnod doesn't disappoint, another amazing game with a beautiful and intense story, the charachters are so well built and interesting, the only little critique I can do is toward the fighting system, not exactly the best I ever played but even if a bit hard to control it's still really enjoyable
  78. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Vampyr, vom Entwicklerstudio Dontnod, die vor allem mit dem orginalen Life is Strange Titel bekannt geworden sind, ist eines der unterschätzten Kleinode des ARPG Genres. Klar, das Kämpfen fühlt sich, gerade in de ersten Stunden des Spiels, deutlich clunky an, und auch die Gesichtsanimationen, in den, für dieses Spiel so wichtigen, Dialogen, kommen eher holzig und grobschnittig daher. TrotzVampyr, vom Entwicklerstudio Dontnod, die vor allem mit dem orginalen Life is Strange Titel bekannt geworden sind, ist eines der unterschätzten Kleinode des ARPG Genres. Klar, das Kämpfen fühlt sich, gerade in de ersten Stunden des Spiels, deutlich clunky an, und auch die Gesichtsanimationen, in den, für dieses Spiel so wichtigen, Dialogen, kommen eher holzig und grobschnittig daher. Trotz der tollen Atmosphäre des Titels, sieht man dem Spiel sein knappes Budgets leider all zu oft an. Doch genau diesem Spiel hätte man ein bessere Finanzierung sehr gewünscht. Denn hinsichtlich seiner Spielmechaniken bietet Vampyr Ideen und Systeme, die, wenn man ein Fable für dialoglastige Rollenspiele hat, dem Spiel eine gewisse Einzigartigkeit gebe. Die Spielmechanik der sozialen Verbindungen der verschiedenen NPCs, das Sammeln von Informationen zu den einzelnen Charakteren und deren Bindungen, entwickelt eine motivierende Dynamik immer mehr Dialogoption freischalten zu wollen. Raffinierter wird das Ganze dadurch, dass Progress im Spiel vor allem erreicht wird, dass wir selbst entscheiden, ob wir NPCs im Spiel opfern, um uns zusätzliche EP einzuverleiben, die wir vielleicht dringend für unsere Kämpfe brauchen. Dass, wenn wir wichtige NPCs töten, oder zu wild sind in unserem Blutrausch gar ganze Stadtteile kippen können, gibt dem Spiel einen sehr eigenen Kniff, da je nach Entscheidung, Spieldurchläufe sich deutlich unterscheiden können, was auch den hohen Wiederspielwert des Titels ausmacht.… Expand
  79. Rafamendizabal
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    Greta game once you get into it. Original and very well made. I loved the music and the story.
  80. LL66
    Oct 27, 2020
    8
    Solid game, could've been a masterpiece if it weren't the technical disaster.

    Wonderful game world, level design and athmosphere. Pieces of lore everywhere in the game a more than decent story, an enjoyable variety of secondary quests and a nice skill tree that can be maxed if you take a certain route with the decisions. The game has bad graphics, obsolete face models and animations,    Solid game, could've been a masterpiece if it weren't the technical disaster.

    Wonderful game world, level design and athmosphere. Pieces of lore everywhere in the game a more than decent story, an enjoyable variety of secondary quests and a nice skill tree that can be maxed if you take a certain route with the decisions.
    The game has bad graphics, obsolete face models and animations, it's full of bugs that are really tedious and the gameplay is limited by the outdated game engine.

    A great game imo    … Expand
  81. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    9
    Это достойный представитель жанра, который стоит внимания всех любителей рпг составляющих.
  82. Camilogiaco
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    Una belleza. Muy buenas mecánicas, buena historia, me encantan estos tipos de juego.
  83. Skrr
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O único defeito desse jogo é porque toda hora crasha na evolução, de resto é divertidíssimo e uma história muito boa. Gostei e recomendo, numa promoção.… Expand
  84. Jonathan2305
    Oct 19, 2020
    8
    The game is good, its story is very good, very immersive, a lot of dialog, for those who like games with good and engaging stories will like it a lot, it has its negative sides, some bugs, a lot of loadings, the combat of the game is very simple but nice, I recommend it to anyone who likes games with a good story or likes things related to vampires.
  85. Mo3tez
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    Got the chance to play this game recently. It is good. Like really really good.
  86. OldAndCynical
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    Well polished and intriguing sandbox horror game. With very nice visuals, voice acting and lots to explore.
    But it is a game you need approach with care and thought, because careless advancement will leave you weak. I was lucky in that I kept grinding the first area in the game for hours before advancing in the story to unlock the rest of the city. Given how time and events unfold in the    Well polished and intriguing sandbox horror game. With very nice visuals, voice acting and lots to explore.
    But it is a game you need approach with care and thought, because careless advancement will leave you weak. I was lucky in that I kept grinding the first area in the game for hours before advancing in the story to unlock the rest of the city. Given how time and events unfold in the city, this turned out to be the winning strategy, and enabled me to really enjoy the game and get the best outta my character.
    If I had just rushed along with the story, I would have struggled greatly, and prolly would've ended up hating the game. As many did...
    So, with that roundabout tip, I leave you with 8/10 score on this quaint, fine little game. Well worth playing.    … Expand
  87. Dr_Rafael_Neuro
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Great game! I admit, at beginning I wasn’t sure about the game proposal, but I got into quickly. The story remember me the time when I played vampire the maskerade, the paper and pencil RPG! The cons: - loading takes too long!!
  88. Hollow_adam
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    The game is thrilling good.
    Current rating for PS4 if fair enough ONLY due some aspects of technical execution of the Vampyr project. As for the rest — it’s brilliant and deep, both among and side storylines feel created with so much of love and attention to process. Paying attention to dozens of details the Vampyr is filled with, me as player or more like beholder could enjoy the profound    The game is thrilling good.
    Current rating for PS4 if fair enough ONLY due some aspects of technical execution of the Vampyr project. As for the rest — it’s brilliant and deep, both among and side storylines feel created with so much of love and attention to process. Paying attention to dozens of details the Vampyr is filled with, me as player or more like beholder could enjoy the profound plot, aesthetics of hole project.
    The key thing is that to enjoy it you should take your time and dissolve yourself in the game process. The Vampyr worths it. Any technical flaws are totally eclipsed to me for the magnificent charm of culuturally smart project.
    Congrats and admiration to Dontnod    … Expand
  89. Kirksmigael
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Great story and game mechanics and a badass soundtrack but the combat is extremely clunky. The feel of the game is amazing until you realize you don’t get better at the combat, the combat gets better at you.
  90. Freeger278
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    A game with numerous flaws, glitches, and crashes. Seriously? The game still crashes when you leave a battle or an area with lots of enemies after at least two years have passed. This game is extremely sluggish because of loading screens all throughout. I wonder whether the PS5 can handle this.

    Edit: The PS5 version is noticeably superior. I would rate it an 8.
  91. AdoptedCool
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    I finally played this game after getting it on ps plus. It is a totally different experience to any game I've played before. The leveling system and carefully choosing which NPCs deserve to be killed was great, I found gameplay was decent enough and there was a few strats that could be employed to beat enemies. The story is amazing and the world is very well done.
  92. EVOLUTION8
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    The good:
    Good story
    Good characters Interesting abilities Awesome game for a small budget and old engine Documents in the game. I usually don't read them but in this game they deserve attention. The middle: Combat - I enjoyed it and maybe in the future, a parry will make people love it more (for me it was simple, good, and fun). The bad: - The map and mission checkpoint was    The good:
    Good story
    Good characters
    Interesting abilities
    Awesome game for a small budget and old engine
    Documents in the game. I usually don't read them but in this game they deserve attention.

    The middle:
    Combat - I enjoyed it and maybe in the future, a parry will make people love it more (for me it was simple, good, and fun).

    The bad:
    - The map and mission checkpoint was really annoying. The game had problems so making me open the map all the time was a bad idea.
    - Closed dors. You never see them on the map and you don't see what direction can be opened from
    - too many characters and the main reason they got a short story and we expected to know more about them and never did
    - autosave. Maybe I press the wrong button or skip something... what then? Do I need to replay the game to resolve my mistake? You should at least have a save point after finishing a chapter. I don't want to replay everything again because I didn't understand a question at first or wasn't paying attention that second.
    - big loading screen and loading issues (PS4 PRO)

    Overall the game is very good if you take into consideration the low budget. The ideas and main game are very good and if they had more money and a better engine then 100% of the game would get more love.
    I hope their next game will be better and they will use a better engine.
    Just keep it simple and fun. Don't make 100 documents, I like how it is now with less reading materials but more attention paid to them.
    I gave it 8 because I think they had a great idea when doing the game. I think a great idea deserves to be encouraged and rewarded. Can't give it 10 because of all of the bad things and 9 is also not on the list for me because of the auto save and the fact that you can't enjoy the game if you replay it.    … Expand
  93. MrRodJones
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    This game doesn’t get nearly enough love. The story is deep and does a great job of immersing you in the 1917 London setting - epidemic and all. The music is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE - some of the best music of any game I’ve played (10/10 for music). Jonathan Reid is the kind of protagonist you want to root for, despite him occasionally “snacking” on the townspeople, and the other charactersThis game doesn’t get nearly enough love. The story is deep and does a great job of immersing you in the 1917 London setting - epidemic and all. The music is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE - some of the best music of any game I’ve played (10/10 for music). Jonathan Reid is the kind of protagonist you want to root for, despite him occasionally “snacking” on the townspeople, and the other characters in the game purposefully move the story along. The voice actors are top notch and despite the consistent hate this game gets for its graphics, I absolutely loved the feel. The creepy, dark, dank setting is perfect and I truly felt like a turn of the century doctor, meandering from town to town, healing the masses as I secretly feast on their kin in a dark alley behind the local pub. I played 3 full walkthroughs of this game and got 3 out of the 4 possible endings, and I enjoyed every minute. The only thing I wasn’t in love with was the combat. It felt a little janky/repetitive at times and by the end of the game I preferred running past enemies as opposed to fighting them. Overall, I give the game a 9/10 and I would highly recommend it to anyone that likes a rich story and a “choices have consequences” game model.… Expand
  94. Collouss
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Эта игра в первую очередь про сюжет и детективную составляющую. Эти аспекты выполнены на очень хорошем уровне. Отдельно бы хотел отметить атмосферу, музыку и мир, созданный разработчиками, короче лор, не знаю, как ещё объяснить)). А что говорят про боёвку в этой игре - это всё правда, она очень унылая. Нет маркеров на карте, нужно запоминать, где находится тот или иной персонаж. УжаснаяЭта игра в первую очередь про сюжет и детективную составляющую. Эти аспекты выполнены на очень хорошем уровне. Отдельно бы хотел отметить атмосферу, музыку и мир, созданный разработчиками, короче лор, не знаю, как ещё объяснить)). А что говорят про боёвку в этой игре - это всё правда, она очень унылая. Нет маркеров на карте, нужно запоминать, где находится тот или иной персонаж. Ужасная графика уровня 2006 года.
    Чтобы эта игра вам понравилась, нужно быть фанатом детективных сюжетных игр и было бы неплохо разбираться в истории и мифологии Англии. В общем очень нишевый продукт и на любителя, которым я и являюсь. Поэтому такая оценка.    … Expand
  95. evilmugen
    Feb 12, 2022
    8
    great story, good fighting system, mythical settings, beautiful music. i loved this game
  96. RodasCaetano
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    Vampyr is a very interesting game, with differents points of view, i personally really like the fact that it as correct cultural information, and the sound tracka are just amazing. The way which interaction with the characters may change the outcome is incredible, the game makes you feel engaged with ste story. The only down side that i see is the combat because is not so fluid. Overall isVampyr is a very interesting game, with differents points of view, i personally really like the fact that it as correct cultural information, and the sound tracka are just amazing. The way which interaction with the characters may change the outcome is incredible, the game makes you feel engaged with ste story. The only down side that i see is the combat because is not so fluid. Overall is a very good game, i recommend you to play!… Expand
  97. julic
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Buen juego excelente para los fanes juegos misterio y de vampiros tiene buenos grafics y jugabilidad
  98. Assurdo
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    really cool design and atmosphere, love it.
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  99. Mikez023
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Un buen juego. Posee una buena trama donde las desiciones realmente importan, buena música, buen sistema de combate aunque muy simple.
    Como puntos negativos : La versión de PS4 tiene muchos bugs y el final es algo decepcionante.
  100. Tylerwynn18
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story pretty good the game mechanics are interesting and your choices what makes you I want to keep playing. The combat was okay it has potential… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#19 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
  1. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 26, 2018
    60
    Vampyr is a collection of wonderful ideas held back by a limited budget and a dated engine.
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  2. RPGamer
    Aug 17, 2018
    70
    For those looking for a unique, dread-filled experience in the RPG realm, Vampyr offers a type of game seldom seen. But much like the streets of 1918 London, expect a few bumps along the way.
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  3. CD-Action
    Aug 2, 2018
    85
    Vampyr is unique. It’s not beautiful, its combat leaves much to be desired and its limited budget shows, but if you choose to turn a blind eye to these flaws, it will captivate you with its mature, morally ambiguous story and a series of dilemmas that usually lack a “right” answer. [07/2018, p.60]
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